Contact Information:

Dillard University Ray Charles Program Center
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
PSB Room 112
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
504.816.4091

Zella Palmer
Endowed Chair
Director
zpalmer@dillard.edu

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Contact Us/Scholarship Opportunities

Ray Charles Program Scholarship

  • Total award for individual student per year = $500-$5,000

Minimum Requirements

  • 2.5 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale
  • Must be a Humanities Major
  • Must be active in the Dillard University Ray Charles Program (40 community service hours per semester for the DU Ray Charles Program)

Application deadline is during Open House every academic year

Apply today

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2026 Commencement Relocated Due to Weather

Dillard University’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will now take place at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church to ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees.. Read the full announcement for updated ceremony details, location information, and important updates for graduates and their families.

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